Blast Furnace
Blast Furnace
A blast furnace is a type of metallurgical furnace used for smelting iron and other metals from their ores. The process involves the reduction of iron oxide (ore) into liquid iron by the reaction with carbon monoxide produced by heating coke fuel in the presence of air and limestone flux.
The furnace is a tall, cylindrical structure lined with refractory materials that can withstand the high temperatures required for the process. It is an essential component of the iron and steel industry, and its operation requires careful control of the temperature, pressure, and chemical composition of the gases and materials inside the furnace.
Branch: Mechanical Engineering
Subject: Thermodynamics
Topic: Furnace
Subtopic: Blast Furnace
Learning Objectives
After completing this module, you will be able to:
- 1. Identify the parts of the blast furnace.
- 2. Understand the role of various parts involved in the working of a blast furnace.
- 3. Understand the factors affecting the performance of the blast furnace.
- 4. Know about the materials used in the construction of blast furnace.
- 5. Enlist the various applications of blast furnace.
Blast Furnace Working Model
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